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New research offers roadmap towards sustainable pole-and-line-caught tuna

Research conducted at the University of York offers a blueprint for the long-term sustainability of tuna caught using the pole-and-line method.

14 May 2012

G-Science Statements Propose Solutions for Planet’s Major Challenges

National science institutes of 15 nations that include the Royal Society have released joint statements addressing some of the major issues faced by the planet.

14 May 2012

Twenty Small Island Developing States Announce New Actions That Reduce Dependence On Fossil Fuels And End Poverty

The Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in Small Island Developing States Conference concluded yesterday with the adoption of the “Barbados Declaration” calling for universal access to modern and affordable renewable energy services, while protecting environment, ending poverty and creating new opportunities for economic growth. The declaration, adopted just weeks before the UN Conference on Sustainable Development ‘Rio+20’, includes an annex with voluntary commitments of 20 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to take actions toward providing universal access to energy, switching to renewable energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.

11 May 2012

Viridis Africa 2012, Where Entrepreneurs And Innovators Meet With Green Investors

Following on the success of the launch of Viridis Africa 2011, where more than 20 major investment opportunities were presented to prospective investors, Viridis Africa is now soliciting business plans in the clean tech industry from entrepreneurs seeking funding to turn their projects to account.

10 May 2012

Energy-efficient Windows for Historic Buildings

An international team of European experts is looking to improve the energy efficiency of historic buildings. Window refurbishments stand out as a viable approach to dramatically reduce energy loss

4 May 2012

THE 2012 AUSTRALIAN CLEANTECH COMPETITION HAS BEEN LAUNCHED

4 May 2012

Rio+20 Negotiations to Energize Sustainable Development Agenda Set to Resume Following Earth Day Celebrations

1 May 2012

Balfour Beatty launches first Groupwide Sustainability Month

Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, today launches a groupwide Sustainability Month, entitled “Together for Tomorrow”, to showcase the Company’s progress against its 2020 sustainability vision.

1 May 2012

Sustainable ‘Green’ Electric Racing Car

Umeco has collaboratively developed flax reinforced composites and recycled composites. The parts for the prototype racing car, the Lola-Drayson B12/69EV, which is an all-electric vehicle have been manufactured using these products. The racing car is set for participation in the FIA Formula E World Championship Series.

20 Apr 2012

Arvia to Develop Sustainable Solution for Toxic Organic Wastes

Arvia Technology, a spin-out company of the University of Manchester, has acquired £3.8 million as investment from its present investor MTI Partners, new investors including Park Walk Advisors and Sustainable Technology Investors, and from several other small investors.

18 Apr 2012